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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LZ40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 24 months prior to the LZ40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm JZ100 LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 LZ40 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm JZ100 LZ40 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the LZ40.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and LZ40 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and LZ40.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (129g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (524g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 524 grams (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $219